British Deaf Association (@BDA

British Deaf Association

8,179 posts

British Deaf Association

@BDA_Deaf

The national representative organisation of British Sign Language (BSL) and Irish Sign Language (ISL) in the UK. Member of WFD & EUD. Est 1890 #TakingBSLForward

United Kingdom

bslconference.org.uk/gala/

Joined June 2013

British Deaf Association
@BDA_Deaf
Jul 9, 2024
We are very proud the Deputy Prime Minster @AngelaRayner has been an advocate of British Sign Language (BSL) having learnt BSL. Now it’s time to ensure BSL is placed in every deaf child’s hands because the system doesn’t offer free BSL to parents of deaf children #BSLinOurHands
Angela Rayner
@AngelaRayner
Mar 18, 2024
Proud to support Sign Language Week.👇🏻 #SLW2024
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British Deaf Association
@BDA_Deaf
Apr 27, 2022
BREAKING NEWS! The #BSLBill has passed! We now have a #BSLAct!! #BSLActNow 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳
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British Deaf Association
@BDA_Deaf
May 25, 2016
Congrats to @NyleDiMarco & @PetaMurgatroyd on your #DWTS win! You've inspired millions of Deaf kids w #SignLanguage!
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British Deaf Association
@BDA_Deaf
Oct 24, 2021
Massive congratulations to @RoseAylingEllis and @pernicegiovann1 to go through the next @bbcstrictly competition round #SignLanguage #BSL #DeafTalent #StrictlyComeDancing
British Deaf Association
@BDA_Deaf
Oct 18, 2024
We’re absolutely thrilled to see Deaf signers making waves writing scripts at the @BBC and shining as the lead character on #WaterlooRoad 🎉 We celebrate the incredible Deaf writer @CharlieSw_Photo and Deaf actor Danny Murphy. Let’s amplify their message together! 🌟
BBC
@BBC
Oct 17, 2024
When accessibility isn't prioritised, this can be the reality of being deaf at school 💔 #WaterlooRoad #Drama #DeafAwareness #DeafEducation #DeafCommunity #SignLanguage #Learning #HearingImpaired #BSL Details of support for some of the issues raised in this video are available
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British Deaf Association
@BDA_Deaf
Mar 18, 2022
What a glorious day! The #BSLBill passed its 3rd reading in the House of Commons unopposed! It now moves on to the House of Lords. A HUGE thank you to all our amazing speakers and to everyone who joined us on Trafalgar Square today for the #BSLRally! Happy #SignLanguageWeek! 👋🏻👋🏻
British Deaf Association
@BDA_Deaf
Aug 2, 2023
Very proud of our Chair, Dr Robert Adam’s appearance on BBC Breakfast this morning talking about the importance of BSL being offered free for all families of deaf children. It shouldn’t be a struggle for families to be able to communicate with their child. #FreeBSLLessons
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British Deaf Association
@BDA_Deaf
Jun 15, 2023
Today is a milestone in deaf education! A lot of work has gone into getting us to this point, but we won’t stop until a GCSE in BSL is available to every school. gov.uk/government/con… #BritishSignLanguage #GCSE #BSL
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British Deaf Association
@BDA_Deaf
Dec 18, 2021
AWESOME! Massive WELL DONE to @RoseAylingEllis and @pernicegiovann1 #Strictly2021 #Champions We #Deaf Community are VERY PROUD OF YOU! Have a restful and happy Christmas from #SignLanguage pls support @BSLActNow @UKParliament will vote on #BSL Bill 2nd Reading on 28 January 2022
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British Deaf Association
@BDA_Deaf
Jun 16, 2023
Nothing about us, without us We're calling for improved #BSL representation in media discussions on the new BSL GCSE. It's a landmark moment for the signing community and BSL signers should be part of the conversation. More at: bda.org.uk/bsl-representa… #DeafRights
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British Deaf Association
@BDA_Deaf
Mar 13, 2023
Sign Language Week is here, & we want to show everyone how easy it is to introduce themselves to BSL! #SLW 2023 is our chance to share our beautiful & unique language with others and campaign to make a fairer society for Deaf people signlanguageweek.org.uk #SLW2023 #BSLally
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British Deaf Association
@BDA_Deaf
Apr 28, 2023
Happy National BSL Day! 🎉 Today we celebrate the recognition of BSL as a UK indigenous language. Thanks to the Deaf community, the BSL Act was passed on this day in 2022, marking a significant step towards equality. #NationalBSLday.
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British Deaf Association
@BDA_Deaf
Apr 14, 2023
For the first-ever #NationalBSLDay on 28 April, we are looking for the UK's first #DeafPoetLaureate - the official poet of the #BSL signing community! 👋👋 We invite all #Deaf BSL signers to send a new poem (max 2 mins) on the theme of #WhyILoveBSL by 28 April to [email protected].
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British Deaf Association
@BDA_Deaf
Feb 5, 2020
We are delighted to share the news that the House of Commons is to provide British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation of Prime Minister’s Questions. This is a significant breakthrough for equality and for access to information for Deaf people. bda.org.uk/pm-questions
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